Add 42/56 and 40/80
42/56 + 40/80 is 5/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 10 = 560,
42/56 = 42 × 10/56 × 10 = 420/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
40/80 = 40 × 7/80 × 7 = 280/560 - Add the two like fractions:
420/560 + 280/560 = 420 + 280/560 = 700/560 - 700/560 simplified gives 5/4
- So, 42/56 + 40/80 = 5/4
In mixed form: 11/4
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